Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
maxima
ID:
393604

Status:
valid

Authors:
Valeton

Source:
ksu

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Icon. Bogor. 3: t. 251 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000392936



Common Names

  • Maxima Ptyssiglottis
  • Maxima False-Parsley
  • Maxima False-Carrot


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Description

Ptyssiglottis maxima (also called Maximum Ptyssiglottis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It grows up to 6 feet (2 m) tall and has bright green leaves and yellow flowers. It prefers moist, shady locations and is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures.

Uses & Benefits

Ptyssiglottis maxima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ptyssiglottis maxima is white and tubular in shape. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and green with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ptyssiglottis maxima is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers that appear in late spring and early summer. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Ptyssiglottis maxima

Ptyssiglottis maxima is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Ptyssiglottis maxima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ptyssiglottis maxima?

Ptyssiglottis maxima

Where is Ptyssiglottis maxima found?

Ptyssiglottis maxima is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

What is the habitat of Ptyssiglottis maxima?

Ptyssiglottis maxima is found in humid forests, savannas, and grasslands.

Species in the Ptyssiglottis genus

Ptyssiglottis sanguinolenta, Ptyssiglottis subcordata, Ptyssiglottis salicifolia, Ptyssiglottis rubrolutea, Ptyssiglottis pubisepala, Ptyssiglottis pubescens, Ptyssiglottis psychotriifolia, Ptyssiglottis picta, Ptyssiglottis peranthera, Ptyssiglottis staminodifera, Ptyssiglottis mucronata, Ptyssiglottis glabrisepala, Ptyssiglottis maxima, Ptyssiglottis longisepala, Ptyssiglottis lanceolata, Ptyssiglottis isophylla, Ptyssiglottis hirsuta, Ptyssiglottis hallieri, Ptyssiglottis glandulifera, Ptyssiglottis gibbsiae, Ptyssiglottis fusca, Ptyssiglottis fastidiosa, Ptyssiglottis dulcamarioides, Ptyssiglottis bantamensis, Ptyssiglottis auriculata, Ptyssiglottis granulata, Ptyssiglottis caudata, Ptyssiglottis campanulata, Ptyssiglottis creaghii, Ptyssiglottis chrysea, Ptyssiglottis densiflora, Ptyssiglottis decurrens, Ptyssiglottis cyrtandroides, Ptyssiglottis cuprea, Ptyssiglottis undulata, Ptyssiglottis kunthiana, Ptyssiglottis nigrescens, Ptyssiglottis radicans,

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

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